Senior Grants Administrator – Research & Compliance (Hybrid)

UAB group; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Grants Administrator-SPH to oversee sponsored research administration with minimal supervision. You will manage pre- and post-award activities, ensure compliance, and serve as the primary resource for the department.

In-person required during a 6-month probationary period. You will supervise a Program Manager and Director, coordinate with staff, and lead complex, multi-component submissions while communicating deadlines and risks clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration or related field; seven years of related experience required.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for faculty, staff, and partners.
• Strong understanding of sponsor requirements and compliance expectations.
• Ability to train and mentor staff and coordinate multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage preparation, submission, and administration of proposals and awards from planning through post-award.
• Ensure deadlines, accuracy, compliance, and proper communication of requirements and risks.
• Develop, document, and apply standardized pre-award and post-award processes.
• Provide research administration training for faculty, staff, and graduate students.
• Supervise Program Manager and Program Director; coordinate with grant staff.
• Lead complex submissions involving multiple components, sites, or investigators.
• Coordinate issue resolution with institutional offices and external partners.
• Prepare accurate extramural funding reports and represent the department in committees.
• Maintain organized records and protect confidential information.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Process standardization

Compliance awareness

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Grants Administrator-SPH to oversee sponsored research administration with minimal supervision. You will manage pre- and post-award activities, ensure compliance, and serve as the primary resource for the department.

In-person required during a 6-month probationary period. You will supervise a Program Manager and Director, coordinate with staff, and lead complex, multi-component submissions while communicating deadlines and risks clearly.